...The Giants announced on Friday that Seth Greisingerwill be returning to the US to have his right elbow examined. This latest setback more or less guarantees he won't be on the opening day roster. No word yet 0n when he'll be leaving for the US.

...Yoshitomo Taniwill likely play in an exhibition game against the Seibu Lions on Saturday.

...Marc Kroonthrew 33 pitches during his first bullpen of Spring camp on Friday.

...Depending on how he's feeling, Marc Kroonplans on throwing about 30 pitches for the first time during Spring camp on Friday. On Thursday, he did some running and played catch at a distance of about 70 meters.

...Tatsunori Harais thinking about startingHisayoshi Chono in left and batting him in the 9 hole during Saturday's exhibition game against the Seibu Lions. Chono went 11-for-26 with 5 RBI over 6 practice games.